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I have been away in Zimbabwe for a while: I am very lucky in that every year I go home to Zimbabwe, I usually spend most of the time in the Zambezi valley and mostly on Lake Kariba, where apart from the excellent fishing, I can spend loads of time on my hobby: wildlife photography. Kariba for me has it all: Wonderful scenery including some of the best sunrises and sunsets you could ever hope

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When you go on safari, you may notice that most, if not all of your game drives and walks take place either very early in the morning or late afternoon. This is not because the lodge you are staying at wants to get you out of bed, but it is because this is when you have the best chance of spotting the most game. Most animals conserve energy and rest during the heat of the day. One part of the

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Namibia makes an excellent choice for a self drive safari and holiday location in Africa. With excellent National Parks like the Etosha National Park to visit and generally a good road infrastructure to get to them. Hiring a car in Namibia and going on a self drive adventure is relativity easy and can work out much cheaper than staying in hotels and safari lodges as well as giving you far more

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Safari Binocular Review: Katmai Wind River Binoculars from Leupold The whole range of Wind River also known as Green Band  binoculars from Leupold have been optimized for the outdoors and for general nature viewing. Not all are ideal to take on safari however. I think that the most important difference between a good wildlife observation binocular and a good safari binoculars is Size. Bigger

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Website Review New and improved, is the  Safari Holiday Shop from the Safari Holiday Guide. From here you can explore a number of safari holiday packages right across Africa. Browse by country using the safari holiday map, or choose a holiday by interest. These include things like: Scuba Diving & Safari's in Africa Kilimanjaro Hiking Holidays Gorilla Safaris in Rwanda & Uganda Beach & Safari

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The most important piece of equipment that you can bring with you on safari is not your camera, but a good pair of binoculars. Remember you are not visiting a zoo and much of what you may be looking at will not be sitting right next to you and so to get the most out of your visit and to get closer to all the action you will need binoculars.Lets take a look at the popular Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42

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Tsavo 1988 - 2006Originally uploaded by Nikographer [Jon]When most people think of a safari holiday in Kenya, the first name that comes to mind is the Masai Mara National park and it's great wildebeest migration. There is of course much more to Kenya thn just the Mara:Tsavo National Park, which consists of Tsavo East and Tsavo West national parks as well as the Chyulu Hills, is about 200km from

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Below is a video of a couple on a self drive safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park in South Africa. In the video they pass on some excellent advice, including not to drive to fast whilst on safari as well as not to go out game viewing during the mid day sun.

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Photography is a hobby of mine and one that I really enjoy in the bush or on safari, but it is not the only reason that I am there and I am not a professional photographer.Digital SLR Cameras for Safari PhotographyThe reason that I mention this is there is no doubt that digital SLR cameras are if you are looking for the best cameras for Safaris and pretty much everything else, the way to go. They

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If you are planning on going on a Safari holiday, it is important to take the correct clothing.This is not only for your comfort, but also to help you blend in with nature an thus hopefully making it easier to get closer to the wildlife that you have come to see.More information on Safari ClothingThere is a great article on the Safari Holiday guide that goes through each item of clothing

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Two Zebra's at Duma Manzi Game ReserveOriginally uploaded by chirunduA photo I took on Duma Manzi Game reserve in South Africa

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A very nostalgic video of a Safari Guide's view of working on Welgevonden game reserve in the Limpopo region of South Africa. Enjoy...

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Pretty funny video of a gutsy Warthog that has it in for a Lioness:Not sure why the lioness does not fight back and I wish it was me that saw this behaviour on a safari holiday.

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One of the worlds great Train Journeys is the trip from Pretoria to Cape Town on South Africa's Blue Train. A vision of luxury, a five star hotel on wheels. Now the Blue Train will offer two new trips that combine the luxury train journey with a safari at Legacy's Bakubung Bush Lodge in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve and a Golfers Breakaway in conjunction with Zimbali Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal.There

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The Gambia is an excellent Destination for bird Safaris, Here is a photo I took on a recent Gambian Birding Safari

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1.The Ngorongoro Crater is stunning and most certainly unique. The crater has an immediate and overwhelming initial impact on all ones senses. Designated as a World Heritage Site, the crater has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. An estimated 25,000 large mammals in a relatively small area make it a ‘must’ destination when on safari on the Northern Tanzanian Safari Circuit.

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With seemingly almost everyone following each other to the traditional summer beach holiday destinations of Spain, Portugal, Greece and Florida. I have an few ideas why you should leave the beaten path and take your next beach holiday in Africa!Africa probably does not spring to mind as the first destination you would choose when planning a beach holiday, but there are many great reasons to give

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Great video of a canoe safari on the Chobe in Botswana to the sounds of African musical legend Johnny Clegg... love it!

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History of the Kruger National ParkThe first evidence of human occupation in and around the Kruger Park stems from the one hundred rock paintings and 300 archaeological sites left by early humans thousands of years ago.François de Cuiper, who led a Dutch East India Company expedition to the Kruger, was the first recorded European in the region. His expedition however was thwarted by an attack by

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By Letlhogile LucasBBC Focus on Africa, GaboronePlans to create the world's largest game park are being finalised at a meeting in Botswana in southern Africa.The planned conservation area will straddle the borders of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.It is hoped the park will bring in tourists to such attractions as the Victoria Falls, Okavango swamps, Chobe National Park and Caprivi

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DSC00296.JPG Originally uploaded by arimathea Driving in Welgevonden game reserve South Africa

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A montage of the animals seen on safari in South Africa

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Ray shows how to make rope from mother-in-law’s tongue, or Sansevieria trifasciata laurentii (Sansevieria)

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A battle between a pride of lions, a herd of buffalo, and 2 crocodiles at a watering hole in South Africa's Kruger National Park while on safariIncredible video well worth watchingafrica safari

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A new range of holidays in South Africa have been developed for the holidaymaker who wants to take a trip on the wild side while enjoying the more laid back pleasures of golf. Visitors to South Africa can now take advantage of a golf safari, which takes them through a national park, visiting numerous golf clubs for a round on the way. Ideal for the golf and animal lover, or the golfing-mad dad

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Wilderness trails in the Kruger National Park allow adventurous visitors a close personal encounter with nature by traversing large areas of unspoiled wilderness on foot, under the guidance of armed and experienced trail rangers.Wilderness TrailsNo persons under 12. Maximum 8 per trail. Participants spend 3 nights in a wilderness camp accompanied by a trail ranger costs approx R2400.00Olifants

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Accommodation in the Kruger national Park South AfricaKruger National Park Accommodation styles range from standard bungalow, to luxury safari lodge, to basic camp site, with prices to suit every budget. So whether you are a family on holiday, a serious safari camper, or just looking for a weekend break, there's bound to be something for you.Main Kruger Park Lodging and Rest Camps: Self-catering,

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Cape Town is the third most populous city in South Africa. It is the provincial capital of the Western Cape. Cape Town is famous for its harbour as well as its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Often regarded as one of the world's most beautiful cities because of its geography, Cape Town is the most popular South

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Table Mountain National Park, South African jewel, international tourism icon and Natural World Heritage Site. Situated at the southwestern tip of Africa, the Table Mountain National Park, part of the Cape Floristic Region World Heritage Site, encompasses the incredibly scenic Peninsula mountain chain stretching from Signal Hill in the north to Cape Point in the south - a distance of

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